How to make wooden Windows with double glazing
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The manufacture of wooden Windows with double-glazed his own hands – the process is time consuming and requires a lot of time and effort. However, the result please. First, these Windows retain heat well in the room. Secondly, wooden base breathable, as they say «breathing». Third, the tree has high levels of insulation, combined with quality double glazing allows to achieve almost complete isolation from noise in any environment. Fourth, environmentally friendly material completely safe. Video:
How to make glass their hands? ↑
Glass has gained enormous popularity in recent years, communication with their technical characteristics. What is necessary for self-production of glass?
- Bilateral mounting tape (1-2 mm thick);
- sealant or plasticine;
- hardener;
- catalyst;
- cleaner.
To bond the glass component uses a special binder based on styrene, which can be prepared at home. It will require a methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, solution in dimethyl phthalate 36 percent, this element plays the role of hardener and purifier, and toner (paint synthetic origin).
The amount of binder component are calculated based on such factors as the thickness of the mounting strip and glass dimensions: tape thickness 1 mm 1 sq m of glass will need a liter of the composite.
In a clean container of plastic material the components are mixed, then added the hardener. The dose calculation takes into account the temperature, the higher the greater the percentage (from 1% at + 24 degrees to 2% at 12 degrees).
If you wish to paint glass in any color, for example, to create the effect of toning, then the solution is added to the dye-toner, the dosage of which is not more than 5%.
The solution is thoroughly mixed and left for 15-20 minutes. This is done to ensure that the air is released, and the surface formed bubbles.
The first step is to prepare the glass. Cut a window size of two glasses of the same size. The surface is thoroughly cleaned by the wiper and then wiped off with a paper towel or dry newspaper.
Further along the perimeter of the glass to stick a strip of mounting tape.
The protective layer of tape to remove and attach the second glass joint to joint. Slightly flatten the surface for better anchorage. Glass then pour the solution component. For this glasses apart, to the inside of the glass funnel is inserted.
To fill the reagent was convenient it is necessary to have the design at an angle. Under it enclose a wooden block. The liquid is poured through a funnel. After complete filling of the glass component, the hole of the funnel is sealed. The funnel is removed, and the remnants of protection mounting strip removed.
Next, put the finished glass on a flat surface and fix.
If discovered inside bubbles, remove them by using a medical syringe with a needle. The glass is sealed around the perimeter and left to fully dry – it will take 2-3 hours.This method will allow you to save money on the purchase of finished glass.
How to install a wooden window with double glazing? ↑
Once the glass is ready, or as an option purchased is ready, it must be secured in a wooden frame. This manipulation is performed using a sealant. To ensure that the window view was aesthetic we recommend clear sealer. That’s all the window ready.
Installation of wooden Windows with double glazing has a number of features, which are determined depending on the form of the aperture and material of the house, where to place the window.
Technology installation of wooden Windows in the building of brick or concrete ↑
Stage # 1.Analysis and preparation of the opening. The window opening must have a clear geometry. For this, all faces are checked with a level gauge. The surface is cleared of debris, cleaned the bumps.
Stage 2. Installing and securing the window unit in the opening. The fixing frame is made with dowels or screws, but in any case, no nails or foam. The distance between the mounts 70-80 cm.
Stage # 3. Sealing. Pane Windows can lose their properties if between the frame and the boxes are slit, so the treatment sealant – required the time of installation. As the sealing agent used compression tape.
Stage # 4. It is necessary to implement measures for vapor barrier design.
Stage # 5.The elimination of gaps and holes. The final stage is the foaming holes. Polyurethane foam helps to avoid the ingress of cold air, dust. After hardening of the foam is trimmed with a knife Assembly. From the outside, to avoid the destruction of foam in the process of operation under the influence of natural factors, duct tape, mount cashing or zashtukaturivat.
Stage 6. The installation of the sill. The plate shall be made of hardwood (oak, beech).
The dimensions and design of the sill is selected by the user. However, it is worth remembering that the sill should not be more than 5-6 cm If you wish to expand the design, it is necessary to strengthen.
Stage # 7. Installation of trims and flashings. Frames designed to mask seams and giving the window an aesthetic appearance.
The tides are installed for drainage of moisture and condensate. They are usually made of steel or aluminium.
Installation of wooden Windows with double glazing in the house from the tree ↑
The building, of wood, whether timber or log tend to warp and SAG, so the installation of the window due to the presence of intermediate frame(casing) which has a floating design and does not allow the window to deform.
The casing is usually made of the same material as the window itself and fastened in the opening by a special method. This method is based on the principle of the ridge. On the frame and the doorway is carved the design of such a groove-tongue, with which, fastened directly to the window.
This design ensures optimal load, even in the case of subsidence of the walls of wooden buildings.
Installation of wooden Windows with double glazing, in principle, no different from installing an ordinary wooden box. For further details, we recommend you to view the video instructions: